2007/12/28 by Michael D. Symans, M. D. Symans, F. A. Charney +11
Engineering · #Masonry and Concrete Structural Analysis #Seismic Performance and Analysis #Vibration Control and Rheological Fluids
paper · doi:10.1061/(asce)0733-9445(2008)134:1(3)
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This paper presents a summary of current practice and recent developments in the application of passive energy dissipation systems for seismic protection of structures. The emphasis is on the application of passive energy dissipation systems within the framing of building structures. Major topics that are presented include basic principles of energy dissipation systems, descriptions of the mechanical behavior and mathematical modeling of selected passive energy dissipation devices, advantages and disadvantages of these devices, development of guidelines and design philosophy for analysis and design of structures employing energy dissipation devices, and design considerations that are unique to structures with energy dissipation devices. A selection of recent applications of passive energy dissipation systems is also presented.